NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to the main architect of the Constitution, B R Ambedkar, on his death anniversary, saying his tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. President Droupadi Murmu also paid floral tributes to B R Ambedkar Bhubaneswar.
Ambedkar came from a Dalit family and rose to become one of the most important figures in Indian politics, championing the cause of underprivileged people.
“On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice,” Modi said on X.
“Dr. Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate our commitment to fulfilling his vision,” Modi said.
On Mahaparinirvan Diwas, we bow to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a beacon of social justice.
Dr. Ambedkar’s tireless fight for equality and human dignity continues to inspire generations. Today, as we remember his contributions, we also reiterate… pic.twitter.com/b6FkWCj8Uh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2024
Murmu, who is on a five-day visit to Odisha, reached the AG Square here and offered her tributes to Ambedkar before leaving the city for her native village at Uparneda in Mayurbhanj district.
Murmu is scheduled to visit the Uparbeda government higher primary school, her alma mater, where she spent her early years as a student.
The President will interact with students and villagers. She will also interact with students and teachers of Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Rairangpur.
On Saturday, the President will lay foundation stones and inaugurate various projects including Bangiriposi-Gorumahisani, Buramara-Chakulia, and Badampahar-Kendujhargarh rail lines, Tribal Research and Development Centre, Rairangpur, Dandbose Airport, Rairangpur and Sub-Divisional Hospital, Rairangpur.
The prime minister also shared a picture from his visit to Chaitya Bhoomi, the cremation place of Ambedkar in Mumbai earlier this year.
